Why Was Rome Concerned with Liberation Theology

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why was Rome concerned with liberation theology?

• A) Its principles seemed contrary to Catholic social teaching
• B) Leaders such as Archbishop Romero were being killed
• C) It was not a theology taught in pontifical universities
• D) The gospel would become reduced to a Marxist-styled manifesto

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Definitions:

Ellis's ABC

A cognitive-behavioral therapy model developed by Albert Ellis, focusing on the relationship between beliefs (B), consequences (C), and activating events (A).

Activating Events

Situations or experiences that trigger a psychological response, often discussed in cognitive-behavioral therapy to address emotional reactions.

Unresolved Conflicts

Psychological term referring to internal or external disputes that an individual fails to find a resolution for, often leading to stress or psychological discomfort.

Rational-Emotive

A psychotherapeutic approach developed by Albert Ellis, focusing on resolving emotional and behavioral problems by changing irrational beliefs into more rational ones.